Helen D. Bashian

American, 1903 - 1991

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The sculpture depicts a horse in motion. It is made of metal with a weathered, rustic appearance showing brown and earthy tones. The sculpture is flat, presenting a silhouette of a horse in side profile as it appears to be trotting forward. The horse's legs and body are attached to a thin horizontal base. The sculpture emphasizes the contours and features of the horse such as the tail, mane, and legs, evoking a dynamic movement.
Helen D. Bashian, Weather Vane, c. 1937, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.16249

Weather Vane

Helen D. Bashian · c. 1937 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.16249

The image displays a large intricate flower with soft pink and red petals extending from a curved brown stem, dominating the right side. The color palette includes subtle pinks, greens, browns, and soft blues, against a light neutral background. The brown stem curves from the bottom right to the upper left, with green leaves, and smaller additional flowers including a violet blossom to the left and a slender white flower near the lower left corner. The shapes and curves of the vines and flowers are fluid and organic across the canvas.
Helen D. Bashian, Crewel Embroidery, 1935/1942, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15025

Crewel Embroidery

Helen D. Bashian · 1935/1942 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15025